A Middle-Aged Woman Was Obese and Being Treated for Hypertension;

question 28

Multiple Choice

A middle-aged woman was obese and being treated for hypertension; and her blood tests showed elevated triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) . Besides recommending physical activity, which of the following nutritional guidance should be provided by the nurse?

• A) Buy a good diet book, and follow its advice.
• B) Eat fish and seafood such as salmon, halibut, tuna, and scallops at least three times a week.
• C) Use olive oil when you cook, especially if you are frying food.
• D) You have to lose weight, so stop all desserts and eat nothing but salads for 2 weeks.